Wole Soyinka Criticizes President Tinubu’s Address on Nationwide Protests
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent nationwide address concerning the ongoing protests in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Sunday, Soyinka expressed his disappointment with the government’s approach to handling the demonstrations. Soyinka noted that while the president’s speech highlighted the government’s efforts since taking office, it failed to address […]
Trump and Harris Clash Over First Debate, Differ on Broadcaster and Date
US presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are at odds over their first head-to-head debate, with each favouring a different broadcaster and date. The Harris campaign is advocating for a debate on ABC News on September 10, originally scheduled for a debate between President Joe Biden and Mr. Trump. However, Mr. Trump insists the […]
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Defies Arrest Call, Addresses Mass Rally in Caracas
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado addressed a massive rally in Caracas, defying government orders for her arrest. Machado went into hiding earlier this week after accusing President Nicolás Maduro of fraudulently securing victory over opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez in the recent presidential election. President Maduro has vowed “maximum punishment” for anti-government demonstrators claiming his […]
Primate Ayodele Criticizes President Tinubu’s Ability to Address Nigerian Hardship
On Sunday, Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, expressed skepticism about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s capacity to resolve the ongoing economic hardships in Nigeria. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele asserted that the current administration is unlikely to alleviate the difficulties faced by Nigerians over the […]
NCC Denies Telecom Tariff Increase, Clarifies Misleading Reports
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has clarified that no increases in telecom tariffs have been approved. Dr. Aminu Maida, Executive Vice-Chairman/CEO of the NCC, addressed this issue on his verified X account on Saturday, responding to false information circulating within the telecom sector. He described the report as “fake news” and emphasized that there have […]
President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to Halt Protests and Embrace Dialogue Amidst National Challenges
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu addressed the nation on Sunday morning, urging Nigerians to stop further protests and allow for dialogue. Read the full speech below: I speak to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of responsibility, aware of the turmoil and violent protests unleashed in some of our states. Notably among the […]
Kano Government Vows to Prosecute Instigators of Protest Violence
The Kano State government has pledged to hold accountable those responsible for the violence and destruction that disrupted the end of a protest against bad governance in the state. Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo revealed this in an interview with BBC Hausa. Gwarzo stated that some politicians with malicious intentions allegedly sponsored the unfortunate […]
Atiku Condemns Use of Force Against Protesters, Calls for Government Action
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on the police and other security agencies to cease the use of lethal force against protesters demanding good governance in Nigeria. The protests, which began as a peaceful 10-day nationwide demonstration, escalated after miscreants hijacked the movement in several states, leading to the destruction and looting of properties. On […]
Defiant Protesters took to the streets in Kano, Defy Curfew
Kano Youths disregarded curfew as they took to the streets, carrying placards demanding the restoration of the fuel subsidy and the reopening of borders. Protests erupted in the Minjibir local government and Rimin Kebe area of Kano State on Friday as residents took to the streets to voice their frustrations over hunger and economic hardship […]
Nationwide #EndBadGovernance Protests to Continue Until President Tinubu Addresses Demands- Organizers
Organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests against economic hardship stated that the nationwide rallies, now in their third day, will persist until President Bola Tinubu addresses their demands. Damilare Adenola, Director of Mobilization for the Take It Back Movement, a non-governmental organization, announced this on Channels Television’s The August Protests program on Friday. In a surprising […]
